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Last chance to enter RCN photography competition, ‘Care on Camera’
Budding photographers have less than three weeks left to enter the RCN’s nationwide photography
competition, ‘Care on Camera’, and be in with a chance of winning £1,000 first prize.
In association with the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) and sponsored by NHS Employers, the
competition is part of the RCN’s centenary celebrations, and aims to capture the innovation and
diversity of the modern day nursing profession.
Open to everyone across the, UK the RCN is asking people to record nursing life as it happens in its
many diverse settings and communities. The closing date for entries is Monday 29 February 2016.
Winners will be chosen by an expert judging panel to include TV and theatre actress Tamzin
Outhwaite, star of Eastenders, Hotel Babylon and most recently New Tricks.
Winners will be announced at the annual RCN Congress in June 2016 with the fifty shortlisted entries
then going on to form a touring exhibition, travelling through schools, libraries, and various health
settings around the UK.
The collection will ultimately become part of the RCN Archive, providing a historical record of
nursing in the 21st century.
To enter please visit www.rcn100photo.org.uk.
Janet Davies, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the RCN, said: “This competition will
celebrate and showcase the reality of the wonderful profession of nursing. Modern nursing is
complex but rewarding and ‘Care on Camera’ will be a great way of showcasing the fantastic work
that goes on up and down the country every day. The RCN centenary is a milestone in our history
and this will capture a moment in time for future generations.”
Tamzin Outhwaite, actress and mother, said, “I have relied on nursing staff countless times
throughout my life – from visiting my GP practice nurse for holiday vaccinations to the nurses and
midwives who supported me when I was pregnant with my daughters. Every one of those nursing
staff has impacted on my life and the lives of my children.
“That’s why I am thrilled to be supporting the Royal College of Nursing’s centenary photography
competition as a judge. This competition gives professional and amateur photographers alike the
chance to submit photos of nursing staff in action, to capture a snapshot of nursing in 2015-6 and to
celebrate 100 years of the Royal College of Nursing.”
Dr Michael Pritchard, Director General of The Royal Photographic Society said: “The Royal
Photographic Society is delighted to be supporting the RCN’s Centenary photography competition.
“Photography plays an important role within medicine for diagnostic reasons, it is used as therapy
with patients and, of course, we are all making more images than ever before.
“This competition will provide a snapshot of nursing in 2016 and will form a fascinating archive of
the profession for future generations.”
Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers, said: “We are delighted to support the RCN in
celebrating their centenary year. The photography competition is a fantastic way to capture and
celebrate the varied and diverse nature of our nursing workforce and recognise the exceptional
work nurses do, across all settings, to deliver excellent patient care.”
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For further information, please contact the RCN Media Office on 020 7647 3633,
press.office@rcn.org.uk or visit https://www.rcn.org.uk/contact/press-office
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is the voice of nursing across the UK and is the largest
professional union of nursing staff in the world. The RCN promotes the interest of nurses and
patients on a wide range of issues and helps shape healthcare policy by working closely with the UK
Government and other national and international institutions, trade unions, professional bodies and
voluntary organisations.
The RCN is celebrating its centenary year in 2016, with a programme of projects and events
highlighting the history of the organisation and the past 100 years in nursing. To find out more please
visit www.rcn.org.uk/RCN100.
‘Care on Camera’ prizes are as follows:
o 16 years and over Gold Award - £1,000
o 16 years and over Silver Award - £500
o 16 years and over Bronze Award - £250
o 15 years and under Gold Award - £500
o People’s Choice Award - £500